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Travel

Great escapes: Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a perfect day trip, an hour by train from London to Oxford, then the local bus to Woodstock.
January 01, 2012

The sights of legal London
Having seen all the touristy sights of London long ago, Janice Law pursued the less-visited iconic experiences during her latest trip.
December 04, 2011

Many online maps, tools available for travel
Maps — almost nothing is more integral to travel than cartography.
November 06, 2011

Explore Colorado in autumn months
Travel columnist Janice Law explores Colorado during the autumn months.
October 02, 2011

Autumn is prime time to tour Philadelphia
Travel columnist Janice Law visits Philadelphia.
September 04, 2011

Hobnob with stars in America’s Riviera – Montecito
Travel columnist Janice Law visits Montecito, Calif.
August 07, 2011

Taking a trip into the spirit of 4th of July
Travel columnist Janice Law travels into treasured memories of celebrating the Fourth of July.
July 03, 2011

Rancho Cielo an exclusive destination
Travel columnist Janice Law visit President Ronald Reagan's Rancho Cielo in Santa Barbara.
June 05, 2011

Retracing Hemingway’s steps in Cuba
COJIMAR, Cuba — Travel columnist retraces Ernest Hemingway's steps in Cuba.
May 01, 2011

Travel columnist explores Cuba
Travel columnist Janice Law recently explored Havana.
April 03, 2011

Take time to search out Old Florida area
Although theme parks, chain restaurants and malls visited by millions dominate the Orlando area, it’s still possible to experience some languid Old Florida nearby.
March 06, 2011

Think gardens if Mardi Gras pales
New Orleans’ Longue Vue House and Gardens is ahead of schedule on post-Hurricane Katrina restoration. There are 11 different gardens to tour.
February 13, 2011

Genealogy travel satisfies many
Janice Law pays joined the growing popularity of ancestor touring.
January 02, 2011

Walking ‘DaVinci Code’ offseason worth it
Janice Law takes a walking tour of “The DaVinci Code” attractions in Paris.
December 05, 2010

Follow sounds of drums in Meridian Hill Park
Travel columnist Janice Law visits Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C.
November 07, 2010

Zadar, Croatia, is a wow place to visit
Travel columnist Janice Law takes a tour of Croatia.
October 03, 2010

Croatia is ‘in’ destination among world travelers
Travel columnist Janice Law tours Croatia, one of the most current “in” destinations among world travelers.
September 05, 2010

You might spot A-List stars sans glam in TriBeCa
Read what travel columnist Janice Law saw in TriBeCa.
August 01, 2010

High Line a new way to see NYC
NEW YORK — Lower Manhattan’s chic, newest high-profile attraction is a promenade recycled from a 1934 train track rescued from demolition.
July 04, 2010

Don’t forget mom ’n’ pop ‘factories’
Travel columnist Janice Law says an off-the-beaten-path trip can show travelers the soul of America.
June 06, 2010

 
 
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